Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West
Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets.
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IAEA chief welcomes Iran's 'concrete step' on capping enriched uranium stockpile
Iran has taken steps to halt the expansion of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said, welcoming this “concrete step in the right direction” on Wednesday. Grossi’s comments came after Western powers submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the IAEA.
Putin just approved a new nuclear weapons doctrine for Russia. Here’s what it means.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved changes to his country’s nuclear doctrine this week, formally amending the conditions — and lowering the threshold — under which Russia would consider using its nuclear weapons. Moscow announced Tuesday that Putin had signed off on the changes to the doctrine, formally known as “The basics of state policy in … Read more
US restricting Ukraine’s strikes to Kursk a “signal” to North Korea
Yuliya Kazdobina on Ukrainian reaction to US setting a limit on where US made weapons can be used inside Russia.
After 97 UN aid trucks in Gaza are ‘violently looted’ by armed men, food prices soar
Food prices are soaring in the Gaza Strip after armed men attacked and robbed nearly 100 U.N. aid trucks that crossed over from Israel. Of the 109 trucks that entered central Gaza on Saturday, 97 were “violently looted” and “forced at gunpoint to unload aid,” according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for … Read more
Delta forecasts sales growth in 2025 thanks to ‘resilient economy’
A Delta aircraft at the airline’s hangar in Atlanta Leslie Josephs/CNBC Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said sales would grow in 2025, citing a “resilient economy” for strong travel demand and credit card spending, especially for higher-end offerings. It also said it expects to grow earnings in the coming years. Delta forecast revenue growth in … Read more
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai testifies for first time
Getty Images Jimmy Lai, Apple Daily founder, arrives at the Court of Final Appeal ahead a bail hearing on February 9, 2021 Jimmy Lai, one of Hong Kong’s most influential pro-democracy figures, has testified in court for the first time in a national security trial that may see him sentenced to life in jail. The … Read more
Middle East Airlines Has Become an Unlikely National Hero in Lebanon
Middle East Airlines has managed to fly through regional and civil wars since the 1960s. And it is still in the skies today.
'Hello, Dolly!' comes to Paris: Hit musical celebrates 60th anniversary
Paris is not always associated with musical theatre, but little by little the French capital is becoming more like Broadway and the West End. The latest live show to wow critics and audiences alike is “Hello, Dolly!”. On Entre Nous, we speak to Caroline O’Connor about what it’s like playing Dolly in Paris.
Woman linked to 14 cyanide murders is convicted and sentenced to death in Thailand
A Thai woman believed to be among the worst serial killers in the kingdom’s history was convicted and sentenced to death Wednesday for poisoning a friend with cyanide, in the first of her 14 murder trials. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, an online gambling addict, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing … Read more